The 2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP promises both of those things. And truth be told, we can’t wait.

Following news that this little firecracker will arrive next year, Mini has today confirmed a bit of news about the powertrain. The Mini JCW GP will feature a four-cylinder engine with ‘Mini TwinPower Turbo Technology’. Also known as… A Turbo.

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This thing looks like a lot of fun though price point will likely discourage all but die hard Mini lovers. Had a JCW a few years back and enjoyed it, a go cart with extra seating. Got T-boned on driver's door by a lady driving a Honda Pilot who ran a stop sign. Was pushed over a curb into a pole , both right side wheels tucked under the chassis and driver's door smacked in hard. Car was totaled but I did not have a scratch, only a red mark across my chest from the seat belt. Mini's are built strong despite their size!

Anyone who has driven a Mini knows it has horrible torque steer problems. Why is it that VW can have the sublime GTI, but BMW cannot design an FWD car without darty torque steer? This will be a disaster.

Note: I've driven both the Mini and the GTI back to back. There is ZERO comparison. The GTI is planted and controlled with virtually no presence of torque steer whereas the Mini is darty and the steering wheel becomes a wrestling match.

Note, no one cares what you think, I sure don't. You sure exhibit a lot of immaturity and it's so fun to point out to the rest of the sensible folks in here. Keep on popping off MD, it's fun to watch you squirm.

I owned a 2006 Cooper S. Even with a 153 HP it had torque steer. My 500 Abarth has more power and way less torque steer. Unless Mini offers this in AWD or they buy Honda's patented Dual Axis front suspension from the Type R this car could be pretty difficult to drive.

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